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Investor Presentation Jul 17, 2024

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We create value for people and society by building strong and sustainable businesses

Our goal remains to generate attractive total shareholder returns by growing our net asset value, paying a steadily rising dividend and delivering on our ESG targets. To succeed, we focus relentlessly on performance, portfolio and people.

Christian Cederholm President & CEO of Investor

Highlights during the second quarter

  • Adjusted net asset value (NAV) amounted to SEK 969.4bn (SEK 317 per share) on June 30, 2024, an increase of SEK 69.0bn, or 8 percent, with dividend added back, during the quarter. Total shareholder return amounted to 9 percent, compared to 2 percent for the SIXRX return index.
  • Listed Companies generated a total return of 11 percent. We invested SEK 2.8bn in Ericsson.
  • Based on estimated market values, the total return for Patricia Industries, excluding cash, amounted to 2 percent (2 percent including cash), driven by earnings growth.
  • Within Patricia Industries, sales growth for the major subsidiaries amounted to 9 percent, of which 7 percent organically in constant currency. Reported EBITA grew 7 percent and adjusted EBITA grew 10 percent.
  • Mölnlycke reported organic sales growth of 8 percent in constant currency, with the largest business area Wound Care also growing 8 percent. The profit margin was unchanged.
  • Sarnova and BraunAbility completed strategic add-on acquisitions for a total enterprise value of SEK 5.6bn. All acquisitions were financed by each respective company. Mölnlycke and Permobil distributed EUR 200m and SEK 600m respectively to Patricia Industries.
  • The value change of Investments in EQT was -4 percent. Net cash flow to Investor amounted to SEK -5m.
  • Leverage was 1.4 percent as of June 30, 2024 (1.7 percent as of December 31, 2023). Gross cash amounted to SEK
Financial information*
6/30 2024 3/31 2024 12/31 2023
Adjusted NAV, SEK m
Adjusted NAV, SEK per share
969,376
317
915,109
299
818,386
267
Reported NAV, SEK m1)
Reported NAV, SEK per share
1)
836,267
273
786,703
257
716,768
234
Market capitalization (both share classes), excluding repurchased shares, SEK m
Share price (B-share), SEK
885,675
290.20
819,914
268.65
712,694
233.50
Q2 2024 H1 2024
Adjusted NAV, sequential change, incl. dividend added back, SEK m
Adjusted NAV, sequential change, incl. dividend added back, %
68,970
8
165,693
20
Reported NAV, sequential change, incl. dividend added back, SEK m1)
Reported NAV, sequential change, incl. dividend added back, %
1)
64,267
8
134,202
19
Market capitalization, sequential change, incl. dividend added back, SEK m
Market capitalization, sequential change, incl. dividend added back, %
76,788
9
184,009
26
Q2 2024 Q2 2023 H1 2024 H1 2023
Consolidated net sales, SEK m
Consolidated profit/loss, SEK m
Basic earnings per share, SEK
16,112
65,147
21.29
14,831
45,309
14.80
31,076
132,103
43.17
28,841
78,121
25.53

* Financial measures that are not defined or specified in the applicable financial reporting framework. For more information, see page 18 and 31-32. Change in market capitalization with dividend added back reflects the change in total market capitalization (both share classes) with the dividend paid out added back. Change in net asset value with dividend added back includes the full dividend approved by the AGM.

1) In the reported net asset value, the wholly-owned subsidiaries and partner-owned investments within Patricia Industries are reported according to the acquisition and equity method t.

Overview annual average performance YTD 1 year 5 years 10 years 20 years Adjusted NAV incl. dividend added back, % 20.2 27.3 20.1 Investor B, total return, % 25.9 37.0 23.5 19.4 17.8 SIXRX return index, % 10.6 18.4 12.7 11.4 11.6

CEO statement

Dear fellow shareholders,

During the second quarter 2024, our adjusted net asset value reached SEK 969bn, an increase of 8 percent, including dividend added back. Our total shareholder return was 9 percent, compared to 2 percent for the SIXRX return index.

The geopolitical situation is challenging. In addition to military conflicts, rising protectionism is negatively affecting global trade. Moreover, global demand remains mixed. While the overall US economy continues to show relative strength, weakness in Germany is holding Europe back and the expected Chinese recovery is taking time. Consumers are still under pressure, and recent inflationary data has been volatile. Market expectations of lower interest rates are intact, but the pace and magnitude of central bank rate cuts is hard to predict. In this environment, agility remains key. While we cannot direct the wind, we can adjust the sails, pushing and supporting our companies to work relentlessly on performance here and now, and simultaneously investing to future-proof their businesses.

Listed Companies

Listed Companies percent, outperforming the SIXRX by 9 percentage points. The outperformance was broad-based, partly driven by strong first quarter reports.

Ericsson is the world leader in mobile network technology and has a strong market position. Its core mobile networks business is profitable, and we believe that the company is well positioned to drive new growth. We invested SEK 2.8bn in Ericsson during the quarter, at a valuation we find attractive.

Patricia Industries

The total return during the quarter was 2 percent, driven primarily by earnings growth.

Sales growth for the major subsidiaries was 9 percent, of which 7 percent organically in constant currency. Adjusted EBITA grew 10 percent.

Mölnlycke reported organic growth of 8 percent in constant currency, driven by all business areas. Wound Care also grew by 8 percent organically in constant currency. Underlying profitability was essentially flat. Mölnlycke distributed EUR 200m to Patricia Industries.

Laborie, Permobil and Advanced Instruments all reported strong growth and profitability. Growth was supported by TM.

Atlas Antibodies sales remain at low levels, largely due to weak demand from biotech customers. The company is doing a good job protecting profits. Over time, the key value driver is to return to growth.

Organic profitable growth always remains the top priority for our companies. That said, accelerating growth and innovation through add-on acquisitions to bring new products, technologies, customers and competence aboard, remains an integral part of our strategy. The work with such acquisitions is continuous in nature. However, the rate of closing is inherently volatile.

During the quarter, Sarnova and BraunAbility completed strategic add-on acquisitions for a total enterprise value of SEK 5.6bn. The acquisitions were financed by each company respectively.

Investments in EQT

The reported value change of Investments in EQT was -4 percent, driven by the negative total return in EQT AB. Investment activity remained high. Net cash flow to Investor was close to zero.

We stay on course

Our goal remains to generate attractive total shareholder returns by growing our net asset value, paying a steadily rising dividend and delivering on our ESG targets. To succeed, we focus relentlessly on performance, portfolio and people. As owners, we support our companies to capture profitable growth, including opportunities related to AI, innovation and the green transition. We also work with our own portfolio composition over time.

Attracting, developing and retaining top talent in our companies and at Investor is crucial. Over the last year, the boards of our portfolio companies were further strengthened.

We have a portfolio of strong, well-run companies, and a great team at Investor. It will require hard work, and the road will not always be straight, but I am confident that we are in a good position to continue building best-in-class companies and grow our net asset value. Thank you for your trust in our work.

Christian Cederholm President & CEO

Net asset value overview

Adjusted values Reported values
Number of Ownership Share of total Value, Value, Value, Value,
shares capital/votes (%) assets (%) SEK m SEK m SEK m SEK m
6/30 2024 6/30 2024 6/30 2024 6/30 2024 12/31 2023 6/30 2024 12/31 2023
Listed Companies
Atlas Copco 835,653,755 17.0/22.3 17 164,958 143,400 164,958 143,400
ABB 265,385,142 14.3/14.3 16 155,968 118,035 155,968 118,035
AstraZeneca 51,587,810 3.3/3.3 9 85,687 69,695 85,687 69,695
SEB 456,198,927 21.7/21.8 7 71,364 63,321 71,364 63,321
Epiroc 207,635,622 17.1/22.7 4 43,665 41,552 43,665 41,552
Saab1) 163,890,488 30.2/39.7 4 41,300 24,862 41,300 24,862
Nasdaq 58,182,426 10.1/10.1 4 37,198 33,968 37,198 33,968
Sobi 122,964,760 34.7/34.7 4 34,769 32,729 34,769 32,729
Wärtsilä 104,711,363 17.7/17.7 2 21,233 15,206 21,233 15,206
Ericsson 311,492,541 9.3/24.5 2 20,522 16,859 20,522 16,859
Husqvarna 96,825,353 16.8/33.8 1 8,210 8,025 8,210 8,025
Electrolux 50,786,412 17.9/30.4 0 4,458 5,480 4,458 5,480
Electrolux Professional 58,941,654 20.5/32.5 0 4,112 3,213 4,112 3,213
Total Listed Companies 71 693,444 576,345 693,444 576,345
Patricia Industries Total exposure (%)
Subsidiaries
Mölnlycke2) 99.6 9 89,985 77,690 19,782 19,839
Laborie 98.5 3 25,049 20,569 11,278 10,995
Sarnova 95.7 2 19,110 15,335 6,845 6,998
Permobil2) 98.3 2 18,528 14,548 4,928 5,211
Advanced Instruments 98.4 1 13,321 9,839 8,788 8,284
Piab2) 97.5 1 12,004 10,543 6,024 6,238
BraunAbility
Vectura
93.6
99.7
1
0
11,546
4,049
8,551
6,823
2,078
5,184
1,521
7,130
Atlas Antibodies 93.3 0 1,465 1,931 2,261 2,299
Total subsidiaries
Tre Skandinavien
40.0/40.0 20
1
195,058
7,809
165,828
6,796
67,166
2,593
68,514
2,493
Financial Investments 0 2,093 1,651 2,093 1,651
Total Patricia Industries excl. cash 21 204,960 174,275 71,851 72,657
Total Patricia Industries incl. cash 218,779 183,574 85,670 81,956
Investments in EQT
EQT AB 174,288,016 14.0/14.0 6 54,430 49,480 54,430 49,480
Fund investments 4 34,531 32,608 34,531 32,608
Total Investments in EQT 9 88,961 82,088 88,961 82,088
Other Assets and Liabilities3) 0 -3,843 -385 -3,843 -385
Total Assets excl. cash Patricia Industries 100 983,522 832,323 850,413 730,706
Gross debt* -39,656 -38,789 -39,656 -38,789
Gross cash* 25,510 24,851 25,510 24,851
Of which Patricia Industries 13,819 9,299 13,819 9,299
Net debt -14,147 -13,938 -14,147 -13,938
Net Asset Value 969,376 818,386 836,267 716,768
Net Asset Value per share 317 267 273 234

1) In May 2024, Saab made a 4:1 share split.

2) Including receivables related to Management Participation Program foundations. For Mölnlycke, the receivable corresponds to less than 1 percentage point of the total exposure (1), for Permobil to approximately 2 percentage points (2) and for Piab to approximately 3 percentage points (3).

3) As per 6/30 2024, including liability for dividend to shareholders of SEK 3,675m to be paid in November 2024.

Overview

For balance sheet items, figures in parentheses refer to year-end 2023 figures. For income statement and cash flow items, they refer to the same period last year.

Net asset value

During the first half of 2024, adjusted net asset value increased from SEK 818.4bn to SEK 969.4bn. The change in adjusted net asset value, with dividend added back, was 20 percent during the period (17), of which 8 percent during the second quarter (9).

Reported net asset value increased from SEK 716.8bn to SEK 836.3bn. The change in reported net asset value, with dividend added back, was 19 percent during the period (14), of which 8 percent during the second quarter (8).

Net debt and cash flow

Net debt totaled SEK 14,147m on June 30, 2024 (13,938), corresponding to leverage of 1.4 percent (1.7).

Our target leverage range is 0-10 percent (net debt/total adjusted assets) over a business cycle. While leverage can fluctuate above and below the target level, it should not exceed 20 percent for a longer period of time.

Gross cash amounted to SEK 25,510m (24,851) and gross debt to SEK 39,656m as of June 30, 2024 (38,789). The years on June 30, 2024 (10.8).

SEK m H1 2024 H1 2023
Opening net debt -13,938 -10,263
Listed Companies
Dividends 11,663 9,165
Divestments 0 914
Other capital distributions 18 46
Investments, net of proceeds -2,832 -1
Management cost -89 -79
Total 8,760 10,045
Patricia Industries
Proceeds 5,528 465
Investments -1,021 -742
Management cost -180 -157
Other1) 192 142
Total 4,520 -292
Investments in EQT
Proceeds (divestitures, fee surplus and 1,593 2,438
carry)
Drawdowns (investments and management
fees)
-2,597 -2,304
Management cost -6 -5
Total -1,010 128
Investor groupwide
Dividend to shareholders -11,028 -10,109
Management cost -104 -74
Other2) -1,347 -2,654
Closing net debt -14,147 -13,218

1) Incl. currency related effects and net interest paid.

2) Incl. currency related effects, revaluation of debt and net interest paid.

Management cost

management cost amounted to SEK 378m during the first half of 2024 (316).

As of June 30, 2024, rolling 12-month management cost amounted to 0.08 percent of the adjusted net asset value (0.08).

The Investor share

The price of the Investor A-share and B-share was SEK 287.70 and SEK 290.20 respectively on June 30, 2024, compared to SEK 231.50 and SEK 233.50 on December 31, 2023.

The total shareholder return (Class B-share) amounted to 26 percent during the first half of 2024 (16), of which 9 percent during the second quarter (6).

The SIXRX return index was 11 percent during the first half of 2024 (11), of which 2 percent during the second quarter (2).

shares, was SEK 885,675m as of June 30, 2024 (712,694).

Average annual total return

Listed Companies

Listed Companies include ABB, AstraZeneca, Atlas Copco, Electrolux, Electrolux Professional, Epiroc, Ericsson, Husqvarna, Nasdaq, Saab, SEB, Sobi and Wärtsilä. These are multinational companies with strong market positions and proven track records.

Highlights during the quarter

  • The total return amounted to 11 percent compared to 2 percent for the SIXRX return index.
  • Shares in Ericsson were purchased for SEK 2.8bn.

Performance

Total return (excluding management costs) amounted to 22 percent during the first half of 2024 (17), of which 11 percent during the second quarter (9).

The SIXRX return index was 11 percent during the first half of 2024 (11), of which 2 percent during the second quarter (2).

Contribution to net asset value (adjusted and reported) amounted to SEK 125,859m during the first half of 2024 (81,209), of which SEK 67,979m during the second quarter (45,649).

Contribution to net asset value

SEK m Q2 2024 H1 2024 H1 2023
Changes in value 65,685 114,285 72,123
Dividends 2,339 11,663 9,165
Management cost -45 -89 -79
Total 67,979 125,859 81,209
Q2 2024 H1 2024
Value, Contribution, Total
return
Contribution, Total
return
SEK m SEK m (%)1) SEK m (%)1)
Atlas Copco 164,958 16,328 10.9 22,727 15.9
ABB 155,968 24,598 18.7 40,633 33.3
AstraZeneca 85,687 10,756 14.4 17,058 24.9
SEB 71,364 5,343 8.1 13,283 21.6
Epiroc 43,665 2,464 5.9 2,500 6.0
Saab 41,300 2,573 6.4 16,569 66.3
Nasdaq 37,198 -1,770 -4.5 3,493 10.3
Sobi 34,769 1,893 5.8 2,041 6.2
Wärtsilä 21,233 4,169 24.4 6,214 41.2
Ericsson 20,522 2,593 17.1 1,209 7.5
Husqvarna 8,210 -575 -6.4 298 3.7
Electrolux 4,458 -397 -8.2 -1,022 -18.6
Electrolux
Professional
4,112 49 1.2 946 29.5
Total 693,444 68,023 10.9 125,948 21.8

Contribution to net asset value and total return

1) Calculated as the sum of share price changes with reinvested dividends, including add-on investments and/or divestments.

Dividends received

Dividends received totaled SEK 11,663m during the first half of 2024 (9,165), of which SEK 2,339m during the second quarter (4,953).

Investments and divestments

During the second quarter 2024, 44,746,806 B-shares in Ericsson were purchased for a total consideration of SEK 2.8bn.

Husqvarna chairperson exercised all options, sold by Investor in 2019, and bought 226,804 B-shares in Husqvarna for a consideration of SEK 16m from Investor. New 5-year options, with a strike price of 110 percent of the share price, were sold to the chairperson in Ericsson for a total consideration of SEK 2m.

During the first quarter 2024 there were no investments or divestments.

Listed Companies, value distribution, June 30, 2024

Patricia Industries

Patricia Industries develops wholly-owned companies in the Nordics and in North America. Holdings include Advanced Instruments, Atlas Antibodies, BraunAbility, Laborie, Mölnlycke, Permobil, Piab, Sarnova, Vectura, Tre Skandinavien and Financial Investments.

Highlights during the quarter

  • Total return amounted to 2 percent, driven by earnings growth.
  • Sarnova and BraunAbility completed strategic add-on acquisitions for a combined enterprise value of SEK 5.6bn.
  • Mölnlycke distributed EUR 200m and Permobil SEK 600m to Patricia Industries.

Operating performance

During the first half of 2024, sales growth for the major subsidiaries was 8 percent (22). Organic growth was 7 percent in constant currency (12). EBITA amounted to SEK 6,182m (5,707), an increase of 8 percent (37). Adjusting for items affecting comparability, EBITA grew by 10 percent (34).

During the second quarter 2024, sales growth amounted to 9 percent (22). Organic growth was 7 percent in constant currency (13). EBITA amounted to SEK 3,197m (2,982), an increase of 7 percent (40). Adjusting for items affecting comparability, EBITA grew by 10 percent (34).

As of June 30, 2024, on a rolling 12-month basis, the Skandinavien) combined sales and EBITDA amounted to SEK 64.9bn (59.6) and SEK 15.8bn (14.0) respectively. During the second quarter 2024, sales and EBITDA amounted to SEK 16.9bn (15.6), and SEK 4.1bn (3.8) respectively.

Reported EBITDA (subsidiaries & 40% of Tre Skandinavien)

Major subsidiaries, performance

Q2 2024

Org. growth,
constant Operating cash
SEK m Sales currency EBITDA EBITDA (%) EBITA1) EBITA (%) flow
Mölnlycke 5,905 8 1,684 28.5 1,495 25.3 1,319
Laborie 1,153 21 333 28.9 313 27.2 232
Sarnova 2,773 0 383 13.8 329 11.9 283
Permobil 1,639 12 377 23.0 323 19.7 259
Advanced Instruments 441 11 201 45.7 192 43.6 197
Piab 813 2 200 24.6 162 19.9 139
BraunAbility 3,221 5 421 13.1 364 11.3 398
Vectura 55 141 25 46.0 3 4.7 -445
Atlas Antibodies 71 -35 24 33.4 15 21.7 15
Total 16,071 3,649 22.7 3,197 19.9 2,398
Reported growth y/y, % 9 7 7
Organic growth, y/y, % 7

H1 2024

Org. growth,
constant
Operating cash
SEK m Sales currency EBITDA EBITDA (%) EBITA1) EBITA (%) flow
Mölnlycke 11,528 6 3,338 29.0 2,915 25.3 2,306
Laborie 2,210 21 632 28.6 595 26.9 360
Sarnova 5,467 3 789 14.4 682 12.5 484
Permobil 3,122 11 701 22.4 596 19.1 407
Advanced Instruments 816 9 353 43.2 336 41.1 353
Piab 1,600 0 410 25.6 338 21.1 231
BraunAbility 5,984 6 784 13.1 677 11.3 327
Vectura 120 113 57 47.6 4 3.1 -978
Atlas Antibodies 149 -32 55 36.8 39 26.0 45
Total 30,997 7,119 23.0 6,182 19.9 3,534
Reported growth y/y, % 8 8 8
Organic growth, y/y, % 7

1) EBITA is defined as operating profit before acquisition-related amortizations.

Value development

Contribution to adjusted net asset value amounted to SEK 35,006m during the first half of 2024 (34,538), of which SEK 4,618m during the second quarter (16,671).

Contribution to adjusted net asset value

SEK m Q2 2024 H1 2024 H1 2023
Changes in value 4,693 35,193 34,704
Management cost -91 -180 -157
Other 16 -8 -9
Total 4,618 35,006 34,538

Based on estimated market values, the total return for Patricia Industries, excluding cash, amounted to 20 percent (19 percent including cash) during the first half of 2024, of which 2 percent (2 percent including cash) during the second quarter. The return during the second quarter was positively impacted by earnings growth.

For more information on valuation, see page 35.

Investments and divestments

During the first half of 2024, investments amounted to SEK 1,021m, of which SEK 258m during the second quarter. The add-on acquisitions in Sarnova and BraunAbility were funded by each company respectively.

Divestments amounted to SEK 73m during the first half of 2024, of which SEK 43m during the second quarter.

Distributions received

During the first half of 2024, distributions to Patricia Industries amounted to SEK 5,455m, of which SEK 2,942m during the second quarter mainly related to distribution from Mölnlycke and Permobil.

Patricia Industries, net cash
SEK m Q2 2024 H1 2024 H1 2023
Beginning of period 11,031 9,299 11,823
Net cash flow 2,726 4,508 -277
Internal transfer to Investor - - -
Other1) 61 12 -16
End of period 13,819 13,819 11,530

1) Includes currency-related effects, net interest and management cost.

Patricia Industries valuation overview
Estimated market
values, SEK m,
6/30, 2024
Change Q2
2024 vs. Q1
2024 SEK m
Major drivers Comments
Subsidiaries
Mölnlycke 89,985 -3,318 Multiples and currency impacted
negatively, mitigated by higher earnings.
SEK 2.2bn distribution to Patricia
Industries
Applied EV/adjusted LTM EBITDA 17.0x
Laborie 25,049 1,337 Earnings impacted positively, mitigated
by currency impact.
Applied EV/adjusted LTM EBITDA 19.2x
Sarnova 19,110 -237 Multiples and currency impacted
negatively
Applied EV/adjusted LTM EBITDA 15.8x
Permobil 18,528 993 Earnings impacted positively. SEK 0.6bn
distribution to Patricia Industries
Applied EV/adjusted LTM EBITDA 14.9x
Advanced Instruments 13,321 639 Earnings and cash flow impacted
positively, currency impacted negatively
Applied EV/adjusted LTM EBITDA 21.7x.
Piab 12,004 1,101 Multiples impacted positively Applied EV/adjusted LTM EBITDA 17.7x
BraunAbility 11,546 1,748 Earnings and multiples impacted
positively, currency impacted negatively
Applied EV/adjusted LTM EBITDA 11.6x
Vectura 4,049 -539 Estimated market value of the property
portfolio less debt and cost
Atlas Antibodies 1,465 -385 Earnings impacted negatively Applied EV/adjusted LTM EBITDA 18.2x
Partner-owned
investments
Tre Skandinavien 7,809 415 Multiples and earnings impacted
positively
Applied EV/reported LTM EBITDA 6.4x
Financial Investments 2,093 212 Multiple or third-party valuation, share price
Total
Total incl. cash
204,960
218,779

A world-leading medtech company that specializes in sustainable solutions for wound care and surgical procedures. Read more at www.molnlycke.com

Activities during the quarter

Group

  • Organic sales growth amounted to 8 percent in constant currency, driven by all business areas and all major regions.
  • The EBITA margin was largely unchanged. Underlying profitability was supported by sales growth and product mix, partly offset by increased logistics costs.
  • Expanding its presence in the Middle East, Mölnlycke increased its ownership in a joint venture with Tamer Group, a leading healthcare distributor in Saudi Arabia. This setup enables Mölnlycke to offer localized manufacturing in the region, starting with Trays by the end of 2024.
  • Mölnlycke successfully issued a 10-year EUR 500m bond and simultaneously repurchased approximately 45 percent of its outstanding EUR 500m bond maturing in 2025.
  • Mölnlycke distributed EUR 200m to Patricia Industries.
  • After the quarter, Mölnlycke invested USD 15m for around 8 percent ownership in Nasdaq-listed MediWound, an Israelbased provider of next-generation enzymatic therapeutics, focused on non-surgical wound debridement. The companies have also entered into a collaboration agreement, granting Mölnlycke specific rights such as having a representative attend the meetings on MediWound's R&D Committee.

Wound Care

• Organic sales growth amounted to 8 percent in constant currency, with growth across all regions.

Operating Room Solutions

• Organic sales growth amounted to 7 percent in constant currency, driven by volume growth, mix and price. The Trays category remained the main driver.

Gloves

  • Organic sales growth amounted to 7 percent in constant currency, on the back of an improved supply situation, and a comparison period negatively impacted by distributors reducing inventory.
  • The previously announced closing and relocation of a manufacturing unit in Malaysia was successfully completed.
  • Mölnlycke was awarded a 4-year Biogel contract in Skåne, Sweden, where sustainability in product life cycle management and materials was a key differentiator.

Antiseptics

• Organic sales growth amounted to 24 percent in constant currency, supported by a stable supply situation.

Mölnlycke, sales and margin development

Income statement items, 2024 2023 Last 12
EUR m Q2 H1 Q2 H1 months
Sales 514 1,012 475 955 1,981
EBITDA 146 293 135 271 567
EBITA 130 256 119 239 497
Sales growth, % 8 6 4 8
Organic growth,
constant currency, %
8 6 6 9
EBITDA, % 28.5 29.0 28.4 28.4 28.6
EBITA, % 25.3 25.3 25.0 25.0 25.1
Cash flow items, EUR m Q2 H1 Q2 H1
EBITDA 146 293 135 271
Lease payments -5 -11 -6 -12
Change in working capital -14 -59 -7 -71
Capital expenditures -12 -20 -10 -22
Operating cash flow 115 202 112 166
Acquisitions/divestments - - - 0
Shareholder
contribution/distribution
-200 -200 - -
Other1) -49 -103 -20 -36
Increase(-)/decrease(+) in net
debt
-134 -100 92 129

Key figures, Mölnlycke

Key ratios
Working capital/sales, % 19
Capital expenditures/sales, % 2
Balance sheet items, EUR m 6/30 2024 12/31 2023
Net debt 1,610 1,510
6/30 2024 6/30 2023
Number of employees 8,725 8,705

1) Includes effects of exchange rate changes, interest, tax and change in lease liabilities.

Mölnlycke, distribution of sales and organic sales growth

Share of sales, (%)
Last 12 months
Organic growth, constant
currency, (%)
Q2 2024
Wound Care 59 8
Operating Room
Solutions
26 7
Gloves 12 7
Antiseptics 3 24
Total 100 8

Mölnlycke, distribution of sales by geography

Share of sales, (%)
2023
Europe, Middle East, Africa 58
Americas 33
Asia Pacific 10
Total 100

A provider of diagnostic and therapeutic products within Gastroenterology, Urology & Urogynecology, and Obstetrics, Gynecology & Neonatal. Read more at www.laborie.com

Activities during the quarter

  • Organic sales growth amounted to 21 percent in constant currency. All product areas grew, with the OptilumeTM urethral strictures product contributing significantly.
  • The EBITA margin continued to be impacted by significant investments in the launch of OptilumeTM for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and increased research and development activity.

Key figures, Laborie

Income statement items, 2024 2023 Last 12
USD m Q2 H1 Q2 H1 months
Sales 108 210 89 173 395
EBITDA 31 60 29 54 111
EBITA 29 56 28 51 103
Sales growth, % 21 21 2 4
Organic growth, 21 21 2 5
constant currency, %
EBITDA, % 28.9 28.6 32.8 31.1 28.2
EBITA, % 27.2 26.9 31.1 29.3 26.0
Cash flow items, USD m Q2 H1 Q2 H1
EBITDA 31 60 29 54
Lease payments -1 -2 -1 -1
Change in working capital -3 -15 -14 -13
Capital expenditures -6 -9 -3 -6
Operating cash flow 22 34 12 34
Acquisitions/divestments -1 -3 - -3
Shareholder - - - -
contribution/distribution
Other1) -16 -21 -6 -16
Increase(-)/decrease(+) in net
debt
5 10 5 15
Key ratios
Working capital/sales, % 16
Capital expenditures/sales, % 5
Balance sheet items, USD m 6/30 2024 12/31 2023
Net debt 426 435
6/30 2024 6/30 2023
Number of employees 1,070
905
1) Includes effects of exchange rate changes, interest, tax and change in lease

liabilities.

A US provider of specialty healthcare and safety products, services and software for the US emergency medical services (EMS), acute care and cardiac response markets. Read more at www.sarnova.com

Activities during the quarter

  • Organic sales were flat in constant currency, with growth impacted by a notably strong prior-year quarter and marketdriven headwinds for Cardiac Response, partly offset by strong growth in Emergency Preparedness.
  • Adjusting for acquisition-related expenses in the quarter, the underlying EBITA margin declined by 1 percentage point, driven by continued investments in the commercial organization, digital platform, and warehouse optimization.
  • Sarnova acquired One Beat Medical, a distributor of automated external defibrillators (AEDs), accessories and CPR training services across the U.S. The purchase price of approximately USD 160m was funded with cash on hand and incremental debt. For the 12-month period ending June 30, 2024, One Beat Medical sales were approximately USD 77m.
  • Sarnova acquired incremental equity interest from its coinvestor in the Digitech emergency medical services (EMS) revenue cycle management (RCM) business, increasing its ownership from approximately 60 to approximately 90 percent. The business will be further integrated into and operate as a business unit within Sarnova. The purchase price was approximately USD 150m, funded with cash on hand and incremental debt.
  • Sarnova acquired QuadMed, a U.S. distributor of EMS Preparedness business unit. The purchase price was up to USD 12m, depending on certain revenue milestones, funded with cash on hand.

Key figures, Sarnova

Income statement items, 2024 2023 Last 12
USD m Q2 H1 Q2 H1 months
Sales 260 519 247 492 1,017
EBITDA 36 75 40 74 159
EBITA 31 65 35 64 138
Sales growth, % 5 6 17 14
Organic growth,
constant currency, %
0 3 17 14
EBITDA, % 13.8 14.4 16.2 15.0 15.6
EBITA, % 11.9 12.5 14.2 13.0 13.5
Cash flow items, USD m Q2 H1 Q2 H1
EBITDA 36 75 40 74
Lease payments -1 -2 -1 -2
Change in working capital -3 -20 1 14
Capital expenditures -5 -8 -4 -7
Operating cash flow 27 46 36 78
Acquisitions/divestments -305 -311 - -
Shareholder - - - -
contribution/distribution
Other1) -17 -18 -20 -32
Increase(-)/decrease(+) in net
debt
-296 -283 16 46
Key ratios
Working capital/sales, % 15
Capital expenditures/sales, % 1
Balance sheet items, USD m 6/30 2024 12/31 2023
Net debt 757 474
6/30 2024 6/30 2023
Number of employees 1,465 1,405

A provider of advanced mobility and seating rehab solutions, including powered and manual wheelchairs, pressure-relieving cushions and powerassist devices. Read more at www.permobil.com

Activities during the quarter

  • Organic sales growth amounted to 12 percent in constant currency, driven by Americas and EMEA. Growth was supported by the M Corpus VS, an innovative mid-wheel driven standing power wheelchair launched last year.
  • The EBITA margin increased driven by operating leverage.
  • Permobil distributed SEK 600m to Patricia Industries.

Key figures, Permobil

Income statement items, 2024 2023 Last 12
SEK m Q2 H1 Q2 H1 months
Sales 1,639 3,122 1,407 2,720 6,402
EBITDA 377 701 281 517 1,505
EBITA 323 596 230 414 1,286
Sales growth, % 16 15 20 19
Organic growth, 12 11 13 11
constant currency, %
EBITDA, % 23.0 22.4 20.0 19.0 23.5
EBITA, % 19.7 19.1 16.3 15.2 20.1
Cash flow items, SEK m Q2 H1 Q2 H1
EBITDA 377 701 281 517
Lease payments -20 -40 -20 -40
Change in working capital -18 -83 12 42
Capital expenditures -79 -171 -72 -141
Operating cash flow 259 407 201 379
Acquisitions/divestments -24 -25 - -
Shareholder -607 -607 - -400
contribution/distribution
Other1) -115 -394 -326 -384
Increase(-)/decrease(+) in net
debt
-486 -620 -125 -405
Key ratios
Working capital/sales, % 23
Capital expenditures/sales, % 5
Balance sheet items, SEK m 6/30 2024 12/31 2023
Net debt 3,826 3,206
6/30 2024 6/30 2023
Number of employees 2,020 1,830
1) Includes effects of exchange rate changes, interest, tax and change in lease

liabilities.

A global provider of scientific and analytical solutions for the biopharma, clinical and food & beverage industries. Read more at www.aicompanies.com

Activities during the quarter

  • Organic sales growth amounted to 11 percent in constant currency, driven by strong growth across product lines, particularly consumables, as well as the Artel and Solentim instrument portfolios.
  • The EBITA margin increased, mainly driven by operating leverage and efficiency improvements, partly offset by continued investments in R&D and commercial expansion in Europe.

Key figures, Advanced Instruments

Income statement items, 2024 2023 Last 12
USD m Q2 H1 Q2 H1 months
Sales 41 77 37 71 156
EBITDA 19 33 16 28 68
EBITA 18 32 15 27 65
Sales growth, % 11 9 12 10
Organic growth,
constant currency, %
11 9 -1 -5
EBITDA, % 45.7 43.2 42.7 39.5 43.5
EBITA, % 43.6 41.1 40.7 37.5 41.5
Cash flow items, USD m Q2 H1 Q2 H1
EBITDA 19 33 16 28
Lease payments 0 -1 0 0
Change in working capital 1 2 1 -4
Capital expenditures -1 -1 -1 -1
Operating cash flow 18 34 16 23
Acquisitions/divestments - - -1 -32
Shareholder - - - -
contribution/distribution
Other1) -7 -13 -7 -14
Increase(-)/decrease(+) in net
debt
12 20 8 -23
Key ratios
Working capital/sales, % 14
Capital expenditures/sales, % 1
Balance sheet items, USD m 6/30 2024 12/31 2023
Net debt 193 213
6/30 2024 6/30 2023
Number of employees 320 325

A provider of gripping and moving solutions for end-users and machine manufacturers to improve energy efficiency, productivity and work environment. Read more at www.piab.com

Activities during the quarter

  • Organic sales increased by 2 percent in constant currency. Lifting Automation contributed to growth while Vacuum Automation was stable, and Vacuum Conveying declined. Regionally, Americas and APAC contributed to growth while EMEA declined.
  • The EBITA margin decreased, driven by expenses related to strategic projects and the commercial organization, as well as negative currency impact.
  • electric decentralized 24-volt vacuum pump, designed to work without need for compressed-air infrastructure.

Key figures, Piab

Income statement items, 2024 2023 Last 12
SEK m Q2 H1 Q2 H1 months
Sales 813 1,600 789 1,509 3,174
EBITDA 200 410 222 428 830
EBITA 162 338 193 374 693
Sales growth, % 3 6 27 29
Organic growth, 2 0 4 8
constant currency, %
EBITDA, % 24.6 25.6 28.2 28.3 26.2
EBITA, % 19.9 21.1 24.5 24.8 21.8
Cash flow items, SEK m Q2 H1 Q2 H1
EBITDA 200 410 222 428
Lease payments -20 -34 -13 -24
Change in working capital -7 -78 14 -45
Capital expenditures -35 -67 -24 -44
Operating cash flow 139 231 199 314
Acquisitions/divestments - - -12 -785
Shareholder -97 -111 - 222
contribution/distribution
Other1) -212 -459 -332 -418
Increase(-)/decrease(+) in net
debt
-170 -339 -145 -667
Key ratios
Working capital/sales, % 17
Capital expenditures/sales, % 4
Balance sheet items, SEK m 6/30 2024 12/31 2023
Net debt 2,988 2,649
6/30 2024 6/30 2023
Number of employees 1,225 1,185

1) Includes effects of exchange rate changes, interest, tax and change in lease liabilities.

A provider of mobility transportation solutions, including wheelchair accessible vehicles, lifts and seating, storage and securement products. Read more at www.braunability.com

Activities during the quarter

  • Organic sales growth amounted to 5 percent in constant currency, driven by strong demand for commercial WAVs (Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles), lifts, and Q'Straint products.
  • Adjusting for primarily acquisition-related costs in the quarter, the underlying EBITA margin increased by 2 percentage points, driven by operating leverage, cost efficiency improvements, and favorable product mix.
  • On May 4, 2024, BraunAbility acquired the remaining 49 percent interest in Q'Straint, a leading provider of wheelchair securement solutions for private and public transportation. BraunAbility. The purchase price was USD 200m, funded through a combination of cash on hand and incremental debt.

Key figures, BraunAbility Income statement items, USD m 2024 2023 Last 12 Q2 H1 Q2 H1 months Sales 302 568 288 538 1,120 EBITDA 39 74 37 70 132 EBITA 34 64 32 60 111 Sales growth, % 5 6 36 24 Organic growth, constant currency, % 5 6 36 23 EBITDA, % 13.1 13.1 12.9 13.0 11.8 EBITA, % 11.3 11.3 11.1 11.1 9.9 Cash flow items, USD m Q2 H1 Q2 H1 EBITDA 39 74 37 70 Lease payments -2 -4 -2 -4 Change in working capital 8 -27 -6 -32 Capital expenditures -8 -12 -5 -9 Operating cash flow 38 31 24 24 Acquisitions/divestments -196 -196 - - Shareholder contribution/distribution - - - - Other1) -25 -31 -11 -18 Increase(-)/decrease(+) in net debt -183 -196 12 6 Key ratios Working capital/sales, % 8 Capital expenditures/sales, % 2 Balance sheet items, USD m 6/30 2024 12/31 2023 Net debt 442 246 6/30 2024 6/30 2023 Number of employees 2,025 2,035

A developer and manager of innovation clusters and commercial properties. Read more at www.vectura.se

Activities during the quarter

  • Total sales growth amounted to 33 percent, explained by the Community Services divestment. Underlying growth for driven by rental income from new tenants in Forskaren (Hagastaden) and Bromma Sjukhus, as well as rent increases due to annual indexation.
  • The EBITDA margin decreased, affected by the Community Services divestment. Short term, until ongoing projects generate higher rental income, the divestment will negatively impact the margin.
  • Construction activity remained high in several projects.
  • Forskaren was inaugurated and ABC Labs, ITB-Med, TeamOlmed, Pixelgen Technologies and Atlas Antibodies got access to their premises.

Key figures, Vectura

Income statement items, 2024 2023 Last 12
SEK m Q2 H1 Q2 H1 months
Sales 55 120 82 166 290
EBITDA 25 57 41 96 188
EBITDA, % 46.0 47.6 49.5 57.7 65.0
EBITA adj.1) 3 4 4 27 48
EBITA adj % 4.7 3.1 4.7 16.4 16.5
Balance sheet items, SEK m 6/30 2024 12/31 2023
Net debt 2,216 3,387
6/30 2024 12/31 2023
Real estate market value 7,534 10,998
6/30 2024 6/30 2023
Number of employees 40 50

1) EBITA adjusted for depreciation of surplus values related to properties.

A provider of advanced reagents for basic and clinical biomedical research. Read more at www.atlasantibodies.com

Activities during the quarter

  • Organic sales declined by 35 percent in constant currency, driven by the evitria business, which continues to be impacted by low, but stable, market demand.
  • The EBITA margin declined as a result of lower sales, partly mitigated by cost reduction initiatives.
  • Atlas Antibodies relocated its headquarters to Forskaren, developing life science hub in Hagastaden, Stockholm.

Key figures, Atlas Antibodies

Income statement items, 2024 2023 Last 12
SEK m Q2 H1 Q2 H1 months
Sales 71 149 108 219 302
EBITDA 24 55 43 97 106
EBITA 15 39 36 82 71
Sales growth, % -35 -32 4 9
Organic growth,
constant currency, % -35 -32 -6 1
EBITDA, % 33.4 36.8 40.0 44.3 35.1
EBITA, % 21.7 26.0 32.9 37.4 23.7
Cash flow items, SEK m Q2 H1 Q2 H1
EBITDA 24 55 43 97
Lease payments -5 -8 -4 -7
Change in working capital 0 3 4 -13
Capital expenditures -4 -5 -8 -13
Operating cash flow 15 45 36 64
Acquisitions/divestments - - - -
Shareholder - - - -
contribution/distribution
Other1)
Increase(-)/decrease(+) in net -56 -68 -1 -60
debt -41 -24 34 4
Key ratios
Working capital/sales, % 74
Capital expenditures/sales, % 25
Balance sheet items, SEK m 6/30 2024 12/31 2023
Net debt 397 373
6/30 2024 6/30 2023
Number of employees 105 120

A provider of mobile voice and broadband services in Sweden and Denmark. Read more at www.tre.se.

Activities during the quarter

  • The subscription base increased by 76,000, of which 57,000 in Sweden and 19,000 in Denmark.
  • Service revenue increased by 4 percent and EBITDA increased by 6 percent.
  • Three Sweden entered into a partnership with Ericsson and SMHI to create a real-time precipitation map using data from floodings and extreme weather.
  • Three Sweden was approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for net-zero targets.
  • As the first operator in Sweden, Three Sweden launched the latest 5G technology, 5G Slicing, as a live stream via the leader car in the Stockholm marathon.

Key figures, Tre Skandinavien

2024 2023 Last 12
Income statement items Q2 H1 Q2 H1 months
Sales, SEK m 3,021 6,058 3,004 6,025 12,578
Sweden, SEK m 1,991 3,982 1,908 3,819 8,254
Denmark, DKK m 670 1,361 708 1,452 2,808
Service revenue, SEK m1) 2,115 4,197 2,035 3,996 8,422
Sweden, SEK m 1,329 2,646 1,274 2,518 5,299
Denmark, DKK m 511 1,017 492 972 2,027
EBITDA, SEK m 1,045 2,060 989 1,858 4,180
Sweden, SEK m 746 1,483 716 1,381 3,164
Denmark, DKK m 195 378 177 312 654
EBITDA, % 34.6 34.0 32.9 30.8 33.2
Sweden 37.5 37.3 37.5 36.2 38.3
Denmark 29.0 27.8 24.9 21.5 23.3
Key ratios
Capital expenditures/sales, % 26
Balance sheet items, SEK m 6/30 2024 12/31 2023
Net debt 7,110 7,456
6/30 2024 6/30 2023
Number of employees 1,865 1,790
Other key figures 6/30 2024 6/30 2023
Subscriptions 4,310,000 4,098,000
Sweden 2,681,000 2,525,000
Denmark 1,629,000 1,573,000

1) Mobile service revenue excluding interconnect revenue.

Investments in EQT

EQT is a purpose-driven global investment organization focused on active ownership strategies. With a Nordic heritage and a global mindset, EQT has a track record of three decades of delivering consistent and attractive returns across multiple geographies, sectors and strategies. Investor was one of the founders of EQT in 1994 and has committed capital to the vast majority of its funds. Read more at www.eqtgroup.com

Highlights during the quarter

• The reported value change of Investments in EQT was -4 percent. Net cash flow to Investor amounted to SEK -5m.

Performance

Contribution to net asset value (adjusted and reported) amounted to SEK 5,863m during the first half of 2024 (-272), of which SEK -3,606m during the second quarter (2,273).

EQT was 7 percent during the first half of 2024, of which 6 percent in constant currency.

During the second quarter, the value change amounted to -4 percent, of which -3 percent in constant currency.

Net cash flow to Investor amounted to SEK -1,010m during the first half of 2024, of which SEK -5m during the second quarter.

Investments in EQT AB

Total shareholder return for the first half of 2024 amounted to 11 percent, of which -7 percent during the second quarter.

Dividends received amounted to SEK 314m during the first half of 2024, of which SEK 314m during the second quarter.

Investments in EQT funds

Investor reports the value change on its EQT fund investments with a one-quarter lag. Consequently, the in this report is presented as of March 31, 2024.

During the first half of 2024, the reported value change of 2 percent, of which -1 percent in constant currency.

During the second quarter, the reported value change amounted to 1 percent, of which 3 percent in constant currency.

amounted to SEK 18.7bn as of June 30, 2024 (20.5).

Change in adjusted net asset value, EQT

SEK m Q2 2024 H1 2024 H1 2023
Net asset value, beginning of period 92,562 82,088 70,050
Contribution to net asset value
Drawdowns (investments,
management fees and management
-3,606 5,863 -272
cost)
Proceeds to Investor (divestitures,
1,376 2,603 2,310
fee surplus, carry and dividend) -1,371 -1,593 -2,096
Net asset value, end of period 88,961 88,961 69,992

1)

Investor
Fund
size
EUR m
Share (%) Outstanding
commitment
SEK m
Reported
value
SEK m
Real Assets funds
EQT Infrastructure III 4,041 5 59 1,046
EQT Infrastructure IV 9,100 3 380 4,057
EQT Infrastructure V 15,700 3 690 6,226
Other Real Assets funds2) - - 573 341
Private Capital funds
EQT VII 6,817 5 259 2,357
EQT VIII 10,750 5 488 7,612
EQT IX 15,600 3 347 6,265
EQT X 21,700 3 6,166 1,049
Other private capital funds3) - - 1,383 4,476
Funds not closed4) - - 7,664 750
Credit funds5) - - 667 352
Total fund investments 18,673 34,531
EQT AB 14.0/14.06) 54,430
Total investments in EQT 88,961

-quarter lag. 2) EQT Infrastructure, EQT Infrastructure II, EQT Real Estate I, EQT Real Estate II. 3) EQT VI, EQT MM, EQT MM US, EQT MM Asia, EQT MM EU, EQT Ventures, EQT Ventures II, EQT Ventures III, EQT Growth, EQT Future. 4) EQT Infrastructure VI and EQT Healthcare Growth. Outstanding commitment is

maximum and dependent on final fund size.

5) Divested by EQT AB to Bridgepoint, October 2020.

6) Capital and votes respectively.

SEK m Q2
2024
Q1
2024
FY
2023
Q4
2023
Q3
2023
Q2
2023
Q1
2023
FY
2022
Q4
2022
Q3
2022
Q2
2022
Reported value 88,961 92,562 82,088 82,088 71,962 69,992 68,254 70,050 70,050 70,260 69,647
Reported value
change, %
-4 12 17 16 1 3 -4 -35 2 2 -26
Value change,
constant currency, %
-3 10 17 17 2 1 -4 -37 1 1 -27
Drawdowns from
Investor
1,376 1,227 4,777 371 2,097 439 1,871 4,000 832 428 847
Proceeds to Investor 1,371 222 4,599 1,534 969 975 1,121 10,220 2,257 1,355 4,660
Net cash flow to Investor -5 -1,005 -178 1,163 -1,127 536 -749 6,220 1,426 927 3,813

Investor Group

Net debt

Net debt totaled SEK 14,147m on June 30, 2024 (13,938). Debt arranged without guarantees from Investor and hence not 2.4bn of the associated company Tre Skandinavien refinanced external debt, but this guaranteed loan is not pending dividends from investments and approved but not yet paid dividend to shareholders.

Net debt, June 30, 2024

SEK m Consolidated
balance sheet
Deductions
related to
Patricia
Industries
net debt
Other financial
investments 6,476 -250 6,226
Cash, bank and short
term investments 27,702 -8,418 19,284
Receivables included
in net debt 692 -244 448
Interest bearing debt -95,301 55,304 -39,998
Provision for pensions -897 790 -107
Total -61,329 47,182 -14,147

30, 2024 (24,851). The short-term investments are invested conservatively, taking into account the riskpension liabilities, amounted to SEK 39,550m as of June 30, 2024 (38,685).

10.3 years on June 30, 2024 (10.8), excluding the debt of the Patricia Industries subsidiaries.

Investor is rated AA- (Stable Outlook) by S&P Global and

Net financial items, H1 2024

SEK m Group -
Net financial
items
Deductions
related to
Patricia
Industries financial items
Interest income 460 -80 381
Interest expenses -1,787 1,435 -353
Results from revaluation of
loans, swaps and short
term investments -1,437 1,440 4
Foreign exchange result -681 534 -147
Other -323 181 -142
Total -3,768 3,510 -257

Parent company

Share capital

amounted to SEK 4,795m on June 30, 2024 (4,795).

Share structure
Class of
share
Number of shares Number of votes % of
capital
% of
votes
A 1 vote 1,246,763,376 1,246,763,376 40.6 87.2
B 1/10 vote 1,821,936,744 182,193,674 59.4 12.8
Total 3,068,700,120 1,428,957,050 100.0 100.0

with a quota of SEK 1.5625 per share.

On June 30, 2024, Investor owned a total of 6,013,724 of its own shares (5,799,815).

Results and investments

The Parent c 118,348m (80,653). The result is mainly related to Listed Companies which contributed to the result with dividends amounting to SEK 11,212m (8,762) and value changes of SEK 105,024m (74,367).

During 2024, the Parent company invested SEK 3,203m in financial assets (562), of which SEK 386m in Group companies as new loans and capitalization of interest (562) and purchases in Listed Companies of SEK 2,817m (0). The Parent company divested SEK 20m in Listed Companies during the year (990). During the year, the Parent company received repayments of shareholder contributions of SEK 6,470m (8,950) and made capital contributions of SEK 1,080m (0) and received repayments of loans of SEK 2,971m from subsidiaries (421). By the end (526,914).

Other

Annual General Meeting

On May 7, 2024, dividend to the shareholders of SEK 4.80 per share for fiscal year 2023 (4.40). SEK 3.60 was paid out on May 15, 2024, and SEK 1.20 per share will be paid out on November 14, 2024.

Offers to chairpersons

Investor continues to offer chairpersons in companies within Listed Companies to invest in call options in their respective companies with a duration of five to seven years, as the chairperson has a particularly important role in driving successful board work. During the second quarter 2024, new 5-year options, with a strike price of 110 percent of the share price, were sold to the chairperson in Ericsson for a total consideration of SEK 2m.

Acquisitions (business combinations)

On May 14, 2024 Sarnova finalized the acquisition of One Beat Medical & Training, LLC, a renowned distributor of automated external defibrillators, accessories and CPR training services. The consideration amounted to SEK 1,556m and was funded in cash from Sarnova. The acquisition marks a significant expansion in the availability of sudden cardiac arrest preparedness solutions to customers throughout the U.S. In the preliminary purchase price allocation, goodwill amounted to SEK 980m. The goodwill recognized is not expected to be deductible for income tax purposes. Transaction related costs amounted to SEK 30m and derive from external legal fees and due diligence expenses. These costs have been included in the line item Administrative, research and development and statement. For the period from the acquisition date until June 30, 2024, One Beat contributed net sales of SEK 92m and profit/loss of SEK acquisition of One Beat had occurred on January 1, 2024, management estimates that consolidated net sales for the

Group would have increased by SEK 279m and consolidated profit/loss for the period would have decreased by -52m.

On May 2, 2024 Sarnova signed an agreement to acquire QuadMed, Inc. a distributor serving the pre-hospital care environment, including EMS and Fire Departments, Law Enforcement, Physician Offices and Military, providing quality emergency medical supplies and equipment. The consideration amounted to SEK 120m and was funded in cash from Sarnova. The acquisition offers customers access to an expanded and more efficient distribution network, a broader range of products and pharmaceuticals, innovative services and solutions, unmatched customer support, and a national network of clinically trained sales representatives. In the preliminary purchase price allocation, goodwill amounted to SEK 42m. The goodwill recognized is not expected to be deductible for income tax purposes. Transaction related costs amounted to SEK 10m and derive from external legal fees and due diligence expenses. These costs have been included in the line item Administrative, research and development and other olidated income statement. For the period from the acquisition date until June 30, 2024, QuadMed contributed net sales of SEK 34m and profit/loss of SEK acquisition of QuadMed had occurred on January 1, 2024, management estimates that consolidated net sales for the Group would have increased by SEK 60m and consolidated profit/loss for the period would have decreased by -12m.

Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed

SEK m One Beat QuadMed Total
Intangible assets 591 60 652
Property, plant and equipment 5 - 5
Other financial investments 2 - 2
Inventories 84 17 101
Trade receivables 39 12 51
Other current receivables 13 0 14
Cash and cash equivalents 42 2 43
Other provisions -105 0 -106
Other liabilities -93 -13 -107
Net identifiable assets and liabilities 576 78 654
Consolidated goodwill 980 42 1,022
Consideration 1,556 120 1,676
Less acquired cash and cash equivalents -42 -2 -43
Supplementary payments -21 -21
Paid additional purchased price related to acquisitions made in previous periods 18
Acquisitions of subsidiaries, net effect on cash flow 1,515 97 1,630

Pledged assets and contingent liabilities

Total pledged assets amount to SEK 31.2bn (31.8), of which SEK 27.8bn (26.7) refers to pledged assets in the subsidiaries BraunAbility, Laborie, Advanced Instruments and Sarnova, related to outstanding loans corresponding to SEK 4.2bn (2.0), SEK 4.7bn (4.1), SEK 1.9bn (1.9) and SEK 8.3bn (5.2).

Total contingent liabilities amount to SEK 2.7bn and refers to warranties within the wholly-owned subsidiaries (2.3).

Pillar two

rules, adopted into Swedish law as of December 31, 2023. These rules may result in a Top-up tax for the Group in some jurisdictions, where the effective tax rate according assessment is that there is no significant exposure for Topup tax for Investor.

Risks and uncertainties

The main risks that the Group and the Parent company are exposed to are primarily related to the value changes of the listed assets due to market price fluctuations. The current market environment creates unpredictable near-term fluctuations in the financial markets. The global market nomy continues to be affected by high uncertainty due to geopolitical tensions different industries, and they all face different situations. board and management team decides on appropriate

invasion of Ukraine such as following sanctions, to protect and support employees, and several have wound down their Russian activities. The direct exposure to Russia and Ukraine is very small for Investor and its subsidiaries and the direct financial impact from the war is negligible. However, the indirect impact due to fluctuations in the financial markets, higher prices on raw materials, inflation and central bank policies, can be substantial, but it is not possible to quantify these effects for the coming year. In Patricia Industries) to Russia amounted to SEK 0m and to Ukraine amounted to less than SEK 50m, corresponding to 0.08 percent of net sales for the Group. The Group has no production plants or other assets in the countries concerned. No impairment has been made related to .

described more in detail in the Annual Report, (Administration report and Note 3).

Accounting policies

For the Group, this Interim Report is prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting and applicable regulations in the Swedish Annual Accounts Act, Annual Accounts Act, chapter 9 Interim report. The accounting policies that have been applied for the Group and Parent Company, are in agreement with the most recent annual report.

Alternative performance measures

Investor applies the ESMA Guidelines on Alternative performance measures (APMs). An APM is a financial measure of historical or future financial performance, financial position, or cash flows, other than a financial measure defined or specified in the applicable financial this framework typically means IFRS.

Definitions of all APMs used are found in the Annual Report 2023 and on www.investorab.com/investorsmedia/investor-in-figures/definitions.

Reconciliations to the financial statements for the APMs that are not directly identifiable from the financial statements and considered significant to specify, are disclosed on pages 31-32. Reconciliations of APMs for individual subsidiaries or business areas are not disclosed, since the purpose of these are to give deeper financial information without being directly linked to the financial information for the Group, that is presented according to the applicable financial reporting framework.

Roundings

Due to rounding, numbers presented throughout this Interim Report may not add up precisely to the totals provided and percentages may not precisely reflect the absolute figures.

Financial calendar

Oct. 17, 2024 Interim Management Statement
January-September 2024
Jan. 23, 2025 Year-End Report 2024
Apr. 23, 2025 Interim Management Statement
January-March 2025
Jul. 17, 2025 Interim Report
January-June 2025

For more information

Helena Saxon Chief Financial Officer +46 8 614 2000 [email protected]

Jacob Lund Chief Communications & Sustainability Officer +46 72 560 2157 [email protected]

Magnus Dalhammar Head of Investor Relations +46 73 524 2130 [email protected]

Address

Investor AB (publ) (CIN 556013-8298) SE-103 32 Stockholm, Sweden Visiting address: Hamngatan 15 Phone: +46 8 614 2000 www.investorab.com

Ticker codes

INVEB SS in Bloomberg INVEb.ST in Reuters INVE B in NASDAQ OMX

Information about Investor is also available on LinkedIn.

This information is information that Investor AB is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation and the Securities Market Act. The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact person set out above, at 08:15 CET on July 17, 2024.

This Interim Report and additional information is available on www.investorab.com

The Board of Directors declares that the six-month Interim Report provides a true and fair overview of the Parent uncertainties facing the Parent Company and other companies in the Group.

Stockholm, July 17, 2024

Jacob Wallenberg Chairman

Gunnar Brock Director

Tom Johnstone, CBE Director

Hans Stråberg Director

Katarina Berg Director

Sara Öhrvall Director

Grace Reksten Skaugen Director

Isabelle Kocher Director

Magdalena Gerger Director

Marcus Wallenberg Vice Chairman

Sven Nyman Director

Mats Rahmström Director

Christian Cederholm President and Chief Executive Officer Director

Review Report

Introduction

We have reviewed the Interim report of Investor AB (publ), corporate identity number 556013-8298, for the period January 1-June 30, 2024. The Board of Directors and the President are responsible for the preparation and presentation of this interim report in accordance with IAS 34 and the Annual Accounts Act. Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on this interim report based on our review.

Scope of Review

We conducted our review in accordance with the International Standard on Review Engagements ISRE 2410, Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity. A review consists of making inquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review has a different focus and is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISA) and other generally accepted auditing practices. The procedures performed in a review do not enable us to obtain a level of assurance that would make

us aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit.

Therefore, the conclusion expressed based on a review does not give the same level of assurance as a conclusion expressed based on an audit.

Conclusion

Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the Interim report is not, in all material respects, prepared for the Group in accordance with IAS 34 and the Annual Accounts Act, and for the Parent Company in accordance with the Annual Accounts Act.

Stockholm, July 17, 2024

Deloitte AB For signature, please see Swedish version Jonas Ståhlberg Authorized Public Accountant

Consolidated income statement, in summary
SEK m H1 2024 H1 2023 Q2 2024 Q2 2023
Dividends 11,985 9,432 2,658 5,218
Changes in value 120,298 69,670 62,255 41,309
Net sales 31,076 28,841 16,112 14,831
Cost of goods and services sold -16,306 -15,323 -8,457 -7,859
Sales and marketing cost -4,566 -4,274 -2,320 -2,180
Administrative, research and development and other operating
cost -5,809 -5,320 -3,041 -2,717
Management cost -378 -316 -201 -162
Share of results of associates 97 72 42 45
Operating profit/loss 136,396 82,781 67,049 48,486
Net financial items -3,768 -4,015 -1,419 -2,832
Profit/loss before tax 132,629 78,766 65,630 45,654
Income taxes -526 -645 -483 -346
Profit/loss for the period 132,103 78,121 65,147 45,309
Attributable to:
Owners of the Parent company 132,237 78,191 65,204 45,343
Non-controlling interest -135 -70 -57 -35
Profit/loss for the period 132,103 78,121 65,147 45,309
Basic earnings per share, SEK 43.17 25.53 21.29 14.80
Diluted earnings per share, SEK 43.14 25.51 21.27 14.80
Consolidated statement of comprehensive income, in summary
SEK m H1 2024 H1 2023 Q2 2024 Q2 2023
Profit/loss for the period 132,103 78,121 65,147 45,309
Other comprehensive income for the period, including tax
Remeasurements of defined benefit plans -62 15 -62 15
Items that may be recycled to profit/loss for the period
Cash flow hedges -3 5 -4 7
Hedging costs -75 15 -22 10
Foreign currency translation adjustment 1,891 4,528 -1,031 4,136
Share of other comprehensive income of associates 2 79 -26 83
Total other comprehensive income for the period 1,754 4,641 -1,145 4,251
Total comprehensive income for the period 133,857 82,762 64,003 49,560
Attributable to:
Owners of the Parent company 133,986 82,823 64,061 49,572
Non-controlling interest -130 -60 -58 -12
Total comprehensive income for the period 133,857 82,762 64,003 49,560
Consolidated balance sheet, in summary
SEK m 6/30 2024 12/31 2023 6/30 2023
ASSETS
Goodwill 68,036 64,782 66,801
Other intangible assets 33,759 33,233 34,293
Property, plant and equipment 14,745 13,371 12,940
Shares and participations 788,138 663,429 621,530
Other financial investments 6,476 3,328 10,232
Long-term receivables included in net debt
Other long-term receivables
685
3,875
1,218
3,722
1,149
3,272
Total non-current assets 915,712 783,083 750,218
Inventories 10,254 9,197 10,682
Shares and participations in trading operation 387 382 1,049
Short-term receivables included in net debt 7 - -
Other current receivables 11,172 9,888 10,592
Cash, bank and short-term investments 27,702 31,465 26,174
Assets held for sale - 4,434 4,434
Total current assets 49,522 55,367 52,932
TOTAL ASSETS 965,234 838,450 803,150
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity 836,670 717,431 674,817
Long-term interest bearing liabilities 90,721 84,533 84,204
Provisions for pensions and similar obligations 897 805 807
Other long-term provisions and liabilities 16,146 18,439 15,559
Total non-current liabilities 107,764 103,777 100,569
Current interest bearing liabilities 4,580 4,608 11,887
Other short-term provisions and liabilities 16,220 12,406 15,656
Liabilities directly associated with assets held for sale - 228 221
Total current liabilities 20,800 17,242 27,764
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 965,234 838,450 803,150
Consolidated statement of changes in equity, in summary
SEK m H1 2024 2023 H1 2023
Opening balance 1/1 717,431 605,653 605,653
Profit for the period 132,103 126,817 78,121
Other comprehensive income for the period 1,754 -1,544 4,641
Total comprehensive income for the period 133,857 125,273 82,762
Dividend to shareholders
Changes in non-controlling interest
-14,703
239
-13,478
107
-13,477
21
Effect of long-term share-based remuneration 77 74 56
Purchase of own shares -229 -199 -199
Closing balance 836,670 717,431 674,817
Attributable to:
Owners of the Parent company 836,267 716,768 674,068
Non-controlling interest 403 663 749
Total equity 836,670 717,431 674,817
Consolidated cash flow, in summary
SEK m H1 2024 H1 2023
Operating activities
Dividends received 11,985 9,432
Cash receipts 29,761 27,472
Cash payments -25,253 -22,999
Cash flows from operating activities before net interest and income tax 16,494 13,905
Interest received/paid -1,041 -1,313
Income tax paid -1,029 -691
Cash flows from operating activities 14,423 11,900
Investing activities
Acquisitions1) -5,529 -2,742
Divestments2) 1,325 3,311
Increase in long-term receivables -265 -106
Decrease in long-term receivables 65 -1
Acquisitions of subsidiaries, net effect on cash flow -1,617 -1,158
Increase in other financial investments3) -5,924 -7,670
Decrease in other financial investments4) 2,821 7,340
Net change, short-term investments5) -2,907 3,796
Acquisitions of property, plant and equipment -1,652 -1,571
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 4,278 15
Net cash used in investing activities -9,405 1,214
Financing activities
Borrowings 18,383 2,616
Repayment of borrowings -15,205 -2,256
Repurchases of own shares -354 -204
Transactions with non-controlling interest -3,855 -
Dividend paid -11,028 -10,130
Net cash used in financing activities -12,059 -9,974
Cash flows for the period -7,040 3,140
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year 18,794 13,164
Exchange difference in cash 181 440
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 11,935 16,745

1) Acquisitions include investments in listed and unlisted companies not defined as subsidiaries.

2) Divestments include sale of listed and unlisted companies not defined as subsidiaries.

3) Increase in other financial investments include acquisition of bonds with maturity later than 1 year.

4) Decrease in other financial investments include disposals of reclassification of bonds with maturity later than 1 year.

5) Net changes, short-term investments includes acquisitions and disposals of bonds and certificates with maturity within 1 year.

Performance by business area Q2 2024

Listed Patricia Investments in Investor
SEK m Companies Industries EQT Groupwide Total
Dividends 2,339 - 314 6 2,658
Changes in value 65,685 431 -3,873 12 62,255
Net sales - 16,112 - - 16,112
Cost of goods and services sold - -8,457 - - -8,457
Sales and marketing cost - -2,320 - - -2,320
Administrative, research and development and other operating cost - -3,026 -3 -12 -3,041
Management cost -45 -91 -3 -62 -201
Share of results of associates - 42 - - 42
Operating profit/loss 67,979 2,692 -3,565 -56 67,049
Net financial items - -2,343 - 924 -1,419
Income tax - -291 - -192 -483
Profit/loss for the period 67,979 58 -3,565 676 65,147
Non-controlling interest - 57 - - 57
Net profit/loss for the period attributable to the Parent company 67,979 114 -3,565 676 65,204
Dividend to shareholders - - - -14,703 -14,703
Other effects on equity - -200 -41 -696 -937
Contribution to net asset value 67,979 -85 -3,606 -14,724 49,563
Net asset value by business area 6/30 2024
Carrying amount 693,444 71,851 88,961 -3,843 850,413
Investors net debt/-cash - 13,819 - -27,966 -14,147
Total net asset value including net debt/-cash 693,444 85,670 88,961 -31,808 836,267

Performance by business area Q2 2023

Listed Patricia Investments in Investor
SEK m Companies Industries EQT Groupwide Total
Dividends 4,953 - 261 3 5,218
Changes in value 40,736 -18 607 -16 41,309
Net sales - 14,831 - - 14,831
Cost of goods and services sold - -7,859 - - -7,859
Sales and marketing cost - -2,180 - - -2,180
Administrative, research and development and other operating cost - -2,713 -1 -3 -2,717
Management cost -40 -80 -3 -39 -162
Share of results of associates - 45 - - 45
Operating profit/loss 45,649 2,027 864 -54 48,486
Net financial items - -1,382 - -1,449 -2,832
Income tax - -232 - -113 -346
Profit/loss for the period 45,649 412 864 -1,617 45,309
Non-controlling interest - 35 - 0 35
Net profit/loss for the period attributable to the Parent company 45,649 447 864 -1,617 45,343
Dividend to shareholders - - - -13,477 -13,477
Other effects on equity - 2,711 1,409 -60 4,060
Contribution to net asset value 45,649 3,158 2,273 -15,155 35,926
Net asset value by business area 6/30 2023
Carrying amount 546,431 74,482 69,992 -3,620 687,285
Investors net debt/-cash - 11,530 - -24,748 -13,218
Total net asset value including net debt/-cash 546,431 86,013 69,992 -28,368 674,068

Performance by business area H1 2024

Listed Patricia Investments in Investor
SEK m Companies Industries EQT Groupwide Total
Dividends 11,663 - 314 8 11,985
Changes in value 114,285 561 5,445 7 120,298
Net sales - 31,076 - - 31,076
Cost of goods and services sold - -16,306 - - -16,306
Sales and marketing cost - -4,566 - - -4,566
Administrative, research and development and other operating cost - -5,782 -4 -23 -5,809
Management cost -89 -180 -6 -104 -378
Share of results of associates - 97 - - 97
Operating profit/loss 125,859 4,899 5,749 -111 136,396
Net financial items - -3,510 - -257 -3,768
Income tax - -552 - 27 -526
Profit/loss for the period 125,859 837 5,749 -342 132,103
Non-controlling interest - 135 - - 135
Net profit/loss for the period attributable to the Parent company 125,859 971 5,749 -342 132,237
Dividend to shareholders - - - -14,703 -14,703
Other effects on equity - 2,543 114 -692 1,964
Contribution to net asset value 125,859 3,514 5,863 -15,737 119,499
Net asset value by business area 6/30 2024
Carrying amount 693,444 71,851 88,961 -3,843 850,413
Investors net debt/-cash - 13,819 - -27,966 -14,147
Total net asset value including net debt/-cash 693,444 85,670 88,961 -31,808 836,267

Performance by business area H1 2023

SEK m Listed
Companies
Patricia
Industries
Investments in
EQT
Investor
Groupwide
Total
Dividends 9,165 - 261 6 9,432
Changes in value 72,123 -108 -2,338 -6 69,670
Net sales - 28,841 - - 28,841
Cost of goods and services sold - -15,323 - - -15,323
Sales and marketing cost - -4,274 - - -4,274
Administrative, research and development and other operating cost - -5,305 -3 -13 -5,320
Management cost -79 -157 -5 -74 -316
Share of results of associates - 72 - - 72
Operating profit/loss 81,209 3,745 -2,085 -87 82,781
Net financial items - -2,066 - -1,950 -4,015
Income tax - -518 - -127 -645
Profit/loss for the period 81,209 1,161 -2,085 -2,164 78,121
Non-controlling interest - 70 - 0 70
Net profit/loss for the period attributable to the Parent company 81,209 1,231 -2,085 -2,164 78,191
Dividend to shareholders - - - -13,477 -13,477
Other effects on equity - 2,699 1,813 -23 4,489
Contribution to net asset value 81,209 3,930 -272 -15,664 69,203
Net asset value by business area 6/30 2023
Carrying amount 546,431 74,482 69,992 -3,620 687,285
Investors net debt/-cash - 11,530 - -24,748 -13,218
Total net asset value including net debt/-cash 546,431 86,013 69,992 -28,368 674,068
Parent company income statement, in summary
SEK m H1 2024 H1 2023 Q2 2024 Q2 2023
Dividends 11,212 8,762 2,200 4,822
Changes in value 105,024 74,367 63,422 39,709
Net sales 6 6 3 8
Operating cost -300 -250 -160 -133
Result from participation in subsidiaries1) 3,540 - 3,540 -
Operating profit/loss 119,483 82,885 69,005 44,405
Profit/loss from financial items
Net financial items -1,135 -2,232 232 -1,586
Profit/loss after financial items 118,348 80,653 69,237 42,820
Income tax - - - -
Profit/loss for the period 118,348 80,653 69,237 42,820

1) Reversal of previously reported write-downs of shares in subsidiaries.

Parent company balance sheet, in summary

SEK m 6/30 2024 12/31 2023 6/30 2023
ASSETS
Intangible assets and Property, plant and equipment 20 18 19
Financial assets 686,142 581,620 552,134
Total non-current assets 686,162 581,638 552,153
Current receivables 662 1,923 1,058
Cash and cash equivalents - - -
Total current assets 662 1,923 1,058
TOTAL ASSETS 686,824 583,561 553,211
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity 630,401 526,914 498,072
Provisions 163 131 140
Non-current liabilities, interest bearing 46,065 45,382 48,160
Total non-current liabilities 46,229 45,513 48,301
Current liabilities 10,195 11,135 6,838
Total current liabilities 10,195 11,135 6,838
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 686,824 583,561 553,211

Financial instruments

The numbers below are based on the same accounting and valuation policies as used in the preparation of the most recent annual report. For information regarding financial instruments in level 2 and level 3, see Note 32, Financial i report 2023.

Valuation techniques, level 3

Fair value, SEK m Range
Group 6/30 2024 12/31 2023 Valuation technique Input 6/30 2024 12/31 2023
Shares and participations 37,215 34,744 Last round of financing n/a n/a n/a
Comparable companies EBITDA multiples n/a n/a
Comparable companies Sales multiples 1.5 1.6 1.5 3.5
Comparable transactions Sales multiples 0.8 3.6 1.0 3.1
NAV n/a n/a n/a
Other financial investments 171 132 Discounted cash flow Market interest rate n/a n/a
Long-term and current receivables 2,663 2,605 Discounted cash flow Market interest rate n/a n/a
Long-term interest bearing liabilities 29 23 Discounted cash flow Market interest rate n/a n/a
Other provisions and liabilities 9,043 10,745 Comparable companies EBITDA multiples n/a n/a

All valuations in level 3 are based on assumptions and judgments that management considers to be reasonable based on the circumstances prevailing at the time. Changes in assumptions may result in adjustments to reported values and the actual outcome may differ from the estimates and judgments that were made. Shares and participations in level 3 are mainly fund investments within EQT. holdings (Net s are reported with a one-quarter lag. Part of the unlisted portfolio is valued based on comparable companies, and the value is dependent on the level of the multiples. The multiple ranges provided in the note show the minimum and maximum value of the actual multiples applied in these valuations. A 10 percent change of the multiples would have an effect on this part of the unlisted portfolio of approximately SEK 110m (155). For the derivatives, a parallel shift of the interest rate curve by one percentage point would affect the value by approximately SEK 555m (600).

Financial assets and liabilities by level

The table below indicates how fair value is measured for the financial instruments recognized at fair value in the Balance sheet. The financial instruments are presented in three categories, depending on how the fair value is measured: Level 1: According to quoted prices in active markets for identical instruments

Level 2: According to directly or indirectly observable inputs that are not included in level 1

Level 3: According to inputs that are unobservable in the market

Financial instruments - fair value

6/30 2024 12/31 2023
Group Total Total
SEK m Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Other1) carrying
amount
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Other1) carrying
amount
Financial assets
Shares and participations 744,541 3,418 37,215 2,963 788,138 623,390 2,492 34,744 2,803 663,429
Other financial investments 6,227 - 171 78 6,476 3,102 - 132 93 3,328
Long-term receivables included in
net debt
- 237 448 - 685 - 519 699 - 1,218
Other long-term receivables - - 2,209 1,666 3,875 - - 1,905 1,817 3,722
Shares and participations in
trading operation
387 - - - 387 382 - - - 382
Short-term receivables included
in net debt
- 7 - - 7 - 0 - - 0
Other current receivables - 38 7 11,127 11,172 - 0 - 9,888 9,888
Cash, bank and short-term
investments
19,048 - - 8,654 27,702 21,571 - - 9,894 31,465
Total 770,203 3,700 40,049 24,489 838,441 648,446 3,011 37,481 24,496 713,433
Financial liabilities
Long-term interest bearing
liabilities
- 1 29 90,692 90,7212) - 2 23 84,509 84,5332)
Other long-term provisions and
liabilities
- - 8,591 7,555 16,146 - - 10,690 7,749 18,439
Short-term interest bearing
liabilities
- 0 - 4,580 4,5803) - 1 - 4,607 4,6083)
Other short-term provisions and
liabilities
186 56 452 15,526 16,220 197 82 55 12,072 12,406
Total 186 57 9,072 118,353 127,668 197 85 10,768 108,937 119,986

1) To enable reconciliation with balance sheet items, financial instruments not valued at fair value as well as other assets and liabilities that are included within balance sheet items have been included within Other.

-term loans amounts to SEK 85,071m (79,399).

-term loans amounts to SEK 4,502m (4,599).

Group 6/30 2024

SEK m Shares and
participations
Other
financial
investments
Long-term
receivables
included in
net debt
Other current
receivables
Long-term
interest
bearing
liabilities
Other long-term
provisions and
liabilities
Other
current
liabilities
Opening balance at the beginning of the 34,744 132 2,605 - 23 10,690 55
year
Total gain or losses in profit or loss
statement
in line Changes in value 819 - 283 - - 14 -
in line Net financial items - - -233 - 6 1,327 -2
in line Cost of goods and services sold - -6 - - - - -
Reported in other comprehensive income
in line Cash flow hedges - - -51 7
in line Foreign currency translation
adjustment
211 7 2 0 0 409 3
Acquisitions 2,820 37 - - - 36 -
Divestments -1,378 - - - - -3,939 -
Issues - - 116 - - 135 -
Settlements - - -65 - - -35 -
Transfer in to Level 3 - - - - - - 396
Transfer out of Level 3 - - - - - 19 -
Carrying amount at end of the period 37,215 171 2,656 7 29 8,591 452
Total unrealized gains/losses for the period included in profit/loss for
financial instruments held at the end of the period
Changes in value 8,720 - 283 - - -14 -
Net financial items 1 - -233 - 3 -1,051 -
Total 8,721 - 49 - 3 -1,064 -

Group 12/31 2023

SEK m Shares and
participations
Other
financial
investments
Long-term
receivables
included in
net debt
Long-term
interest
bearing
liabilities
Other long-term
provisions and
liabilities
Other
current
liabilities
Opening balance at the beginning of the year 34,184 25 2,543 17 6,692 44
Total gain or losses in profit or loss statement
in line Changes in value 703 -3 284 - -36 -
in line Net financial items - - -116 6 2,945 11
Reported in other comprehensive income
in line Cash flow hedges -99
in line Foreign currency translation adjustment -123 -7 0 - -355 0
Acquisitions 4,459 118 12 - 6 -
Divestments -4,435 - - - -143 -
Issues - - 1 - 1,653 -
Settlements - - -20 - -71 -
Transfer out of Level 3 -44 - - - - -
Carrying amount at end of the period 34,744 132 2,605 23 10,690 55

Total unrealized gains/losses for the period included in profit/loss for financial instruments

held at the end of the period
Changes in value -4,766 - 284 - - -
Net financial items 0 - -116 -6 -1,045 -
Total -4,767 - 168 -6 -1,045 -

Revenue from contracts with customers

Group H1 2024 Field of operations
SEK m Healthcare
equipment
Life science Real estate moving
solutions
Total
Geographical market
Sweden 504 78 108 56 746
Scandinavia, excl. Sweden 802 8 - 41 850
Europe, excl. Scandinavia 6,816 210 - 658 7,684
U.S. 17,525 632 - 448 18,604
North America, excl. U.S. 645 45 - 78 768
South America 222 5 - 46 273
Africa 270 2 - 7 279
Australia 580 9 - 11 600
Asia, excl. China 567 57 - 106 729
China 381 11 - 149 541
Total 28,312 1,057 108 1,600 31,076
Category
Sales of products 27,160 810 - 1,574 29,545
Sales of services 1,120 247 - 25 1,392
Revenues from leasing 26 - 107 - 133
Other income 5 0 1 - 6
Total 28,312 1,057 108 1,600 31,076
Sales channels
Through distributors 15,896 420 - 472 16,788
Directly to customers 12,416 637 108 1,128 14,288
Total 28,312 1,057 108 1,600 31,076
Timing of revenue recognition
Goods and services transferred
at a point of time 28,033 962 - 1,600 30,595
Goods and services transferred
over time 278 95 108 - 481
Total 28,312 1,057 108 1,600 31,076
Group H1 2023 Field of operations
SEK m Healthcare
equipment
Life science Real estate Gripping and
moving solutions
Total
Geographical market
Sweden 480 77 157 57 771
Scandinavia, excl. Sweden 755 11 - 34 800
Europe, excl. Scandinavia 6,377 247 - 611 7,235
U.S. 16,152 607 - 427 17,186
North America, excl. U.S. 485 35 - 86 606
South America 209 5 - 54 268
Africa 204 3 - 5 212
Australia 531 10 - 5 546
Asia, excl. China 569 36 - 70 674
China 361 22 - 160 544
Total 26,123 1,053 157 1,509 28,841
Category
Sales of products 25,056 709 - 1,481 27,246
Sales of services 1,031 344 - 28 1,403
Revenues from leasing 32 - 156 - 188
Other income 3 0 1 - 4
Total 26,123 1,053 157 1,509 28,841
Sales channels
Through distributors 14,849 381 - 832 16,062
Directly to customers 11,275 671 157 677 12,780
Total 26,123 1,053 157 1,509 28,841
Timing of revenue recognition
Goods and services transferred
at a point of time 25,851 964 - 1,509 28,324
Goods and services transferred
over time 273 88 157 - 518
Total 26,123 1,053 157 1,509 28,841

Reconciliations of significant Alternative performance measures

In the financial statements issued by Investor, Alternative performance measures (APMs) are disclosed, which complete measures that are defined or specified in the applicable financial reporting framework, such as revenue, profit or loss or earnings per share.

APMs are disclosed when they complement performance measures defined by IFRS. The basis for disclosed APMs are that they are used by management to evaluate the financial performance and thus believed to give analysts and other stakeholders valuable information.

Investor AB discloses the definitions of all APMs used on http://www.investorab.com/investors-media/investor-infigures/definitions and on pages 164-166 in the Annual Report 2023. Below reconciliations of significant APMs to the most directly reconcilable line item, subtotal or total presented in the financial statements of the corresponding period are disclosed.

Gross cash

short-term investments and interest-bearing current and long-term receivables. Deductions are made for items related to subsidiaries within Patricia Industries.

Group 6/30 2024,
SEK m
Consolidated
balance sheet
Deductions
related to
Patricia
Industries
gross cash Group 12/31 2023,
SEK m
Consolidated
balance sheet
Deductions
related to
Patricia
Industries
gross cash
Other financial
investments
Cash, bank and short
term investments
6,476
27,702
-250
-8,418
6,226
19,284
Other financial
investments
Cash, bank and short
term investments
3,328
31,465
-226
-9,716
3,101
21,749
Gross cash 34,177 -8,668 25,510 Gross cash 34,793 -9,942 24,851

Gross debt

Gross debt is defined as interest-bearing current and long-term liabilities, including pension liabilities, less derivatives with positive value related to the loans. Deductions are made for items related to subsidiaries within Patricia Industries.

Group 6/30 2024,
SEK m
Consolidated
balance sheet
Deductions
related to
Patricia
Industries
gross debt Group 12/31 2023,
SEK m
Consolidated
balance sheet
Deductions
related to
Patricia
Industries
gross debt
Receivables included
in net debt
692 -244 448 Receivables included
in net debt
1,218 -537 681
Loans -95,301 55,304 -39,998 Loans -89,141 49,775 -39,366
Provision for pensions -897 790 -107 Provision for pensions -805 701 -104
Gross debt -95,506 55,850 -39,656 Gross debt -88,728 49,939 -38,789

Net debt

Gross debt less gross cash at balance sheet date.

Group 6/30 2024,
SEK m
Group 12/31 2023,
SEK m
-25,510 -24,851
39,656 38,789
14,147 13,938

Total assets

The net of all assets and liabilities not included in net debt. Total reported assets are based on reported values according to IFRS. Total adjusted assets are adjusted for estimated partner-owned investments.

Group 6/30 2024,
SEK m
Consolidated
balance sheet
Deductions
related to non
controlling
interest
asset value Group 12/31 2023,
SEK m
Consolidated
balance sheet
Deductions
related to non
controlling
interest
asset value
Equity 836,670 -403 836,267
14,147
Equity 717,431 -663 716,768
13,938
Total reported assets 850,413 Total reported assets 730,706
Adjustment for
estimated market
value Patricia
Industries holdings
133,109 Adjustment for
estimated market
value Patricia
Industries holdings
101,617
Total adjusted assets 983,522 Total adjusted assets 832,323

Net debt ratio (leverage)

Net debt ratio or leverage is defined as Net debt/Net cash as a percentage of total adjusted assets. The target leverage range is 0-10 percent (net debt to total adjusted assets) over a business cycle.

Group 6/30 2024, SEK m Net debt ratio Group 12/31 2023, SEK m Net debt ratio
14,147 13,938
Total adjusted assets =
983,522
1.4% Total adjusted assets =
832,323
1.7%

Reported net asset value

Adjusted net asset value

subsidiaries and partner-owned investments. The estimated market values are mainly based on valuation multiples, typically Enterprise value (EV)/Last 12 basis can be found in section Patricia Industries - valuation overview on page 8 and Patricia Industries, overview of estimated market values on page 35. In the table below there are a reconciliation between Reported net asset value and Adjusted net asset value. More details regarding the differences can be found in the table Net asset value overview on page 4.

Group 6/30 2024,
SEK m
Group 12/31 2023,
SEK m
Reported net asset value 836,267 Reported net asset value 716,768
Reported value for net assets Patricia
Industries
-71,851 Reported value for net assets Patricia
Industries
-72,657
Estimated market value Patricia
Industries holdings
204,960 Estimated market value Patricia
Industries holdings
174,275
Adjusted net asset value 969,376 Adjusted net asset value 818,386

Reported net asset value, SEK per share

Equity attributable to shareholders of the Parent company in relation to the number of shares outstanding at the balance sheet date.

Group 6/30 2024, SEK m Net asset value,
SEK per share
Group 12/31 2023, SEK m Net asset value,
SEK per share
836,267 716,768
Number of shares, excluding own
shares
=
3,062,686,396
273 Number of shares, excluding own
shares
=
3,062,900,305
234

Adjusted net asset value, SEK per share

partner-owned investments, less net debt in relation to the number of shares outstanding at the balance sheet date.

Net asset value, Net asset value,
Group 6/30 2024, SEK m SEK per share Group 12/31 2023, SEK m SEK per share
969,376 818,386
Number of shares, excluding own
shares
=
3,062,686,396
317 Number of shares, excluding own
shares
=
3,062,900,305
267

Patricia Industries, key figures overview1)

Q2 Q1 FY Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 FY Q4 Q3 Q2
2024 2024 2023 2023 2023 2023 2023 2022 2022 2022 2022
Mölnlycke (EUR m)
Sales
514 499 1,923 505 464 475 479 1,828 474 469 459
Sales growth, % 8 4 5 6 -1 4 13 8 13 16 10
Organic growth, 8 5 8 9 4 6 13 4 9 9 5
constant currency, %
EBITDA
146 147 545 140 135 135 136 476 105 134 125
EBITDA, % 28.5 29.4 28.3 27.7 29.0 28.4 28.3 26.1 22.2 28.6 27.2
EBITA2) 130 126 480 123 118 119 120 410 89 118 108
EBITA, % 25.3 25.3 25.0 24.4 25.5 25.0 25.0 22.4 18.7 25.1 23.6
Operating cash flow
Net debt
115
1,610
87
1,477
457
1,510
180
1,510
111
1,408
112
1,492
54
1,584
298
1,621
78
1,621
119
1,418
73
1,478
Employees 8,725 8,680 8,425 8,425 8,570 8,705 8,870 8,775 8,775 8,800 8,625
Laborie (USD m)
Sales 108 102 359 96 89 89 84 339 89 85 87
Sales growth, %
Organic growth,
21 21 6 9 5 2 7 8 6 15 9
constant currency, % 21 21 5 7 4 2 8 12 9 20 9
EBITDA 31 29 105 22 29 29 25 97 29 26 23
EBITDA, % 28.9 28.2 29.4 23.0 33.0 32.8 29.3 28.6 32.7 31.3 26.8
EBITA2)
EBITA, %
29
27.2
27
26.7
97
27.1
19
19.4
28
31.1
28
31.1
23
27.5
90
26.7
27
30.6
25
29.5
22
25.0
Operating cash flow 22 12 71 22 15 12 23 49 14 20 13
Net debt 426 431 435 435 439 439 444 454 454 461 475
Employees 1,070 1,005 985 985 930 905 890 895 895 910 885
Sarnova (USD m)
Sales
260 259 989 251 247 247 244 917 245 239 211
Sales growth, % 5 6 8 2 3 17 10 10 6 4 15
Organic growth, 0 6 8 2 3 17 10 2 6 -5 6
constant currency, %
EBITDA
36 39 157 40 44 40 34 135 41 36 28
EBITDA, % 13.8 15.1 15.9 15.9 17.7 16.2 13.7 14.8 16.8 14.9 13.4
EBITA2) 31 34 137 34 39 35 29 118 37 31 24
EBITA, % 11.9 13.1 13.8 13.6 15.7 14.2 11.8 12.9 15.0 13.1 11.5
Operating cash flow 27 19 131 16 36 36 42 102 29 15 20
Net debt
Employees
757
1,465
462
1,440
474
1,430
474
1,430
479
1,420
480
1,405
496
1,425
526
1,435
526
1,435
541
1,355
538
1,360
Permobil (SEK m)
Sales 1,639 1,483 6,000 1,693 1,586 1,407 1,313 5,248 1,545 1,410 1,177
Sales growth, %
Organic growth,
16 13 14 10 12 20 18 29 38 34 20
constant currency, % 12 10 9 6 8 13 9 9 17 12 0
EBITDA 377 324 1,322 404 401 281 236 1,071 389 317 187
EBITDA, % 23.0 21.8 22.0 23.8 25.3 20.0 18.0 20.4 25.1 22.5 15.9
EBITA2)
EBITA, %
323
19.7
273
18.4
1,104
18.4
341
20.1
349
22.0
230
16.3
185
14.1
880
16.8
335
21.7
266
18.9
145
12.3
Operating cash flow 259 147 1,049 399 271 201 178 435 252 182 13
Net debt 3,826 3,340 3,206 3,206 3,758 3,735 3,610 3,330 3,330 3,752 3,568
Employees 2,020 1,935 1,920 1,920 1,880 1,830 1,805 1,805 1,805 1,780 1,755
Advanced Instruments (USD m)
Sales
41 36 149 40 38 37 34 134 35 35 33
Sales growth, % 11 7 11 14 10 12 8 31 13 33 41
Organic growth, 11 7 4 14 10 -1 -9 7 -5 3 16
constant currency, %
EBITDA
19 15 62 18 16 16 12 45 11 12 8
EBITDA, % 45.7 40.3 41.7 44.9 42.6 42.7 36.0 33.6 32.1 35.9 22.7
EBITA2) 18 14 59 17 16 15 11 43 11 12 7
EBITA, % 43.6 38.2 39.8 42.8 40.8 40.7 34.0 32.1 30.6 34.3 21.3
Operating cash flow
Net debt
18
193
15
205
60
213
20
213
17
227
16
229
7
237
35
206
7
206
16
206
8
208
Employees 320 315 315 315 325 325 355 370 370 370 350
Piab (SEK m)
Sales 813 787 3,083 810 765 789 720 2,450 661 620 619
Sales growth, %
Organic growth,
3 9 26 22 23 27 31 41 40 42 47
constant currency, % 2 -3 7 8 6 4 12 11 7 6 17
EBITDA 200 210 848 195 225 222 205 619 122 163 173
EBITDA, %
EBITA2)
24.6
162
26.7
176
27.5
729
24.1
161
29.4
194
28.2
193
28.5
181
25.2
530
18.4
97
26.2
139
27.9
152
EBITA, % 19.9 22.4 23.6 19.9 25.3 24.5 25.1 21.6 14.7 22.4 24.5
Operating cash flow 139 91 687 177 197 199 114 411 113 138 102
Net debt 2,988 2,818 2,649 2,649 2,945 3,097 2,952 2,431 2,431 2,591 2,423
Employees 1,225 1,210 1,220 1,220 1,210 1,185 1,160 1,030 1,030 1,020 995

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Q2 Q1 FY Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 FY Q4 Q3 Q2
2024 2024 2023 2023 2023 2023 2023 2022 2022 2022 2022
BraunAbility (USD m)
Sales 302 266 1,090 280 272 288 250 929 242 252 211
Sales growth, % 5 6 17 16 8 36 12 34 32 31 24
Organic growth, 5 6 17 16 8 36 11 28 25 28 19
constant currency, %
EBITDA 39 35 127 27 30 37 33 86 24 23 17
EBITDA, % 13.1 13.2 11.7 9.7 11.1 12.9 13.1 9.3 9.9 9.3 8.1
EBITA2) 34 30 107 22 25 32 28 67 19 19 13
EBITA, % 11.3 11.3 9.8 7.8 9.3 11.1 11.1 7.2 7.7 7.5 5.9
Operating cash flow 38 -7 83 29 30 24 0 46 14 19 3
Net debt 442 259 246 246 269 277 290 284 284 288 302
Employees 2,025 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,005 2,035 1,990 1,945 1,945 1,995 1,890
Vectura (SEK m)
Sales
55 65 336 89 81 82 84 302 78 74 75
Sales growth, % -33 -23 11 14 9 9 13 8 9 23 14
EBITDA 25 32 227 76 55 41 55 178 42 45 47
EBITDA, % 46.0 48.9 67.6 85.6 67.9 49.5 65.9 58.9 53.9 60.4 62.0
EBITA adjusted2) 3 1 71 30 14 4 23 50 10 13 15
EBITA, % 4.7 1.7 21.2 33.8 17.4 4.7 27.7 16.7 12.5 17.0 20.1
Operating cash flow -445 -533 -1,517 -469 -349 -347 -351 -614 -160 -76 -252
Net debt 2,216 1,690 3,387 3,387 2,845 5,901 5,679 5,223 5,223 4,984 4,376
Real estate,
market value 7,534 7,196 0
Employees 40 45 45 45 50 50 50 49 49 44 41
Atlas Antibodies (SEK m)
Sales 71 79 371 82 70 108 110 398 98 100 104
Sales growth, % -35 -29 -7 -16 -30 4 16 23 21 16 29
Organic growth, -35 -30 -13 -18 -36 -6 7 14 9 7 21
constant currency, %
EBITDA
EBITDA, %
24
33.4
31
40.0
148
39.8
31
37.3
20
28.7
43
40.0
53
48.4
187
47.0
42
42.8
52
52.3
48
45.7
EBITA2) 15 23 114 22 11 36 46 165 36 46 42
EBITA, % 21.7 29.8 30.8 26.2 15.9 32.9 41.7 41.4 37.0 46.4 40.4
Operating cash flow 15 30 40 -10 -14 36 28 94 17 45 18
Net debt 397 356 373 373 364 338 372 342 342 352 391
Employees 105 105 120 120 120 120 120 130 130 120 120
Tre Skandinavien
Sales, SEK m 3,021 3,037 12,545 3,434 3,086 3,004 3,021 11,834 3,283 3,025 2,798
Sweden, SEK m 1,991 1,992 8,091 2,261 2,010 1,908 1,911 7,668 2,160 1,942 1,817
Denmark, DKK m 670 691 2,899 768 679 708 744 2,904 756 755 700
EBITDA, SEK m 1,045 1,016 3,977 1,026 1,094 989 868 3,729 973 948 917
Sweden, SEK m 746 737 3,062 910 771 716 666 2,732 706 695 675
Denmark, DKK m 195 184 588 72 204 177 136 694 180 176 172
EBITDA, % 34.6 33.4 31.7 29.9 35.5 32.9 28.7 31.5 29.7 31.3 32.8
Sweden 37.5 37.0 37.8 40.3 38.3 37.5 34.8 35.6 32.7 35.8 37.2
Denmark 29.0 26.6 20.3 9.4 30.0 24.9 18.3 23.9 23.8 23.3 24.6
Net debt, SEK m 7,110 7,344 7,456 7,456 7,210 7,491 7,323 7,294 7,294 6,969 6,731
Employees 1,865 1,830 1,800 1,800 1,775 1,790 1,800 1,790 1,790 1,765 1,715
1) For information regarding Alternative Performance Measures in the table, see page 18. Definitions can be found on Investor

2) EBITA is defined as operating profit before acquisition-related amortizations.

Valuation methodology
Listed Companies Share price (bid) for the class of shares held by Investor, with the exception of Saab, Electrolux and Electrolux
Professional for which the most actively traded share class is used.
Trading Act (LHF). ABB, AstraZeneca, Nasdaq and Wärtsilä in accordance with Swiss, British, U.S. and Finnish
regulations.
Includes market value of derivatives related to investments if applicable.
Patricia Industries
Subsidiaries Reported value based on the acquisition method. As supplementary information, subsidiaries are also
presented at estimated market values, mainly based on valuation multiples for relevant listed peers and
indices. Other methodologies may also be used, for example relating to real estate assets. New investments
valued at invested amount during the first 18 months following the acquisition.
Partner-owned investments Reported value based on the equity method. As supplementary information, partner-owned investments are
also presented at estimated market values, mainly based on valuation multiples for relevant listed peers and
indices.
Financial Investments Unlisted holdings at multiple or third-party valuation, listed shares at share price (bid).
Investments in EQT Unlisted holdings at multiple or third-party valuation, listed shares at share price (bid).

Patricia Industries, overview of estimated market values

Supplementary information In addition to reported values, which are in accordance with IFRS, Investor provides estimated market values
for the wholly-owned subsidiaries and partner-owned investments within Patricia Industries in order to
asset value. This supplementary, non-GAAP information also
increases the consistency between the valuation of Listed Companies and our major wholly-owned
subsidiaries and partner-owned Tre Skandinavien.
Estimated market values While the estimated market values might not necessarily reflect our view of the intrinsic values, they reflect
how the stock market values similar companies.
Methodology The estimated market values are mainly based on valuation multiples (median), typically Enterprise value
-
weighted average share price (VWAP) plus closing date net debt. While we focus on EBITA when evaluating
the performance of our companies, for valuation purposes, EBITDA multiples are more commonly available,
and therefore often used. From the estimated EV, net debt is deducted, and the remaining equity value is
Adjustments Operating profit is adjusted to reflect, for example, pro forma effects of completed add-on acquisitions and
certain non-recurring items. An item is only viewed as non-recurring if it exceeds a certain amount set for each
company, is unlikely to affect the company again, and does not result in any future benefit or cost.
Acquisitions made less than 18 months ago are valued at cost.

Investor in Brief

Investor AB, founded by the Wallenberg family in 1916, creates value for people and society by building strong and sustainable companies. Through substantial ownership and board participation, we drive initiatives that we believe create value and support our companies to remain or become best-in-class. Our portfolio is organized in three business areas: Listed Companies, Patricia Industries and Investments in EQT.

Our ultimate target

Our ultimate target is to generate an attractive total return. Our long-term return requirement is the risk free interest rate plus an equity risk premium, in total 8-9 percent annually.

Our strategic priorities

  • Grow net asset value: We own high-quality companies and are an engaged owner, supporting our companies to achieve profitable growth. We strive to allocate our capital wisely.
  • Pay a steadily rising dividend: Our goal is to pay a steadily rising dividend. Our dividend policy is supported by cash flow from all three business areas: Listed Companies, Patricia Industries and Investments in EQT.
  • Deliver on our ESG targets: We firmly believe that sustainability integrated in the business model is a prerequisite for creating long-term value. Our three focus areas with specific targets are Business Ethics & Governance, Climate & Resource Efficiency and Diversity & Inclusion.

Our operating priorities

  • Engaged ownership
  • Ensure an attractive portfolio
  • Operate efficiently
  • Maintain financial flexibility

We create value for people and society by building strong and sustainable businesses

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